baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2343819-A (GB)
Title: Static viterbi detector for channels utilizing a code having time varying constraints
Inventor: RUB BERNARDO
IPC: H04L27/00
Filed: 1998-08-10
Abstract: A detector (124) is used in detecting data encoded in a read signal received from a storage channel (100). The detector (124) includes a Viterbi detector (124) having a time-invariant structure configured to detect the data encoded according to a code having time varying constraints.
Patent GB-2359387-A (GB)
Title: Operating a user station in a cellular communications system
Inventor: CHAMBERS DAVID FRASER
IPC: H04M1/72442
Filed: 2000-02-15
Abstract: A method of operating a user station in a cellular communications system relates to determining and allocating a plurality of operating resources, including at least one processing resource and at least one cellular communications resource, to a plurality of applications. The method includes assessing an application's requirements with respect to the processing resources in association with the application's requirements with respect to the cellular communications resources.
Patent GB-2349931-A (GB)
Title: A push fit attachment with grip ring having at least one notched tooth
Inventor: THOMAS PHILIP
IPC: F16L21/02
Filed: 2000-03-10
Abstract: A push fit attachment 2 comprises a hollow outer cover 4 open at at least one end for receiving a pipe A, B, and a grip ring 20. The grip ring comprises a frustro-conical annular array of teeth 34, where a narrower end of the cone frustrum extends generally along a direction of insertion Z of a pipe through the grip ring. One or more of the teeth have an edge comprising first and second edge portions 48, 50, with a notch 54 provided at the tip of the tooth where the first and second edge portions intersect. At least one point 60, 62 is provided that extends inwardly of the ring, having a component of direction 68 opposite to the direction of pipe insertion, so that it tends to dig into the pipe when an attempt is made to withdraw the pipe. The push fit attachment may be used to join together two pipes, or rods, or may be used as part of an end cap arrangement (see fig 6).
Patent GB-2360676-A (GB)
Title: Extension of midamble codes in a UTRA combined TDD, TDMA and CDMA system
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2000-03-24
Abstract: It is known to transmit eight signals in a single time slot, each signal having a different spreading code. Each signal consists of a first data burst, a midamble code and a second data burst. The midamble code structure for such signals comprises a base code (12), a repetition thereof (14), and eight midamble codes (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30), one for each signal which is to be transmitted in a single time slot. Each midamble code (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) is a copy of the portion of the base code (12) plus repetition (14) which is directly above it. Described herein is a method of increasing the extension for the midamble code at the front thereof. The second midamble code (18) is removed and first midamble code (16') is extended to include the code elements associated with the missing midamble code (18). Extending the first midamble code (16') allows optimal channel estimation for all the signals in that time slot.
Patent GB-2350137-A (GB)
Title: Hanging liners by pipe expanding and cementing.
Inventor: BAUGH JOHN L
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-05-04
Abstract: A method for securing and sealing one tubular 10 to another 12 downhole by radial expansion and cementation. The movement of a swage assembly 16 on a running string 14 toward upper end 18 of tubular 10 causes radial expansion as it moves longitudinally through the tube. The expanded tubular is in contact with the surrounding casing 12 as far as openings 20, that allow cement to pass through. Cement is pumped down through tubular 10 to its lower end and up into annulus (24, figure 2) prior to continued downward expansion movement of the swage to effect the seal between tubular and casing. Removal of the swage and running string leaves a tubular that is fully cemented and supported in the casing alter a single trip operation.
Patent GB-2365324-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone vacuum cleaner with overlapping particle receptacle
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a cyclonic dust separator 7 comprising a generally cylindrical hollow cyclone body 11, a tangential air inlet port 17a, an axially located clean air exhaust port 17b, and a circumferentially located contaminant outlet 11c associated with a cyclone lower end wall, and an entrained particle receptacle 13 overlapping a lower portion of the cyclone body 11 and also possibly the circumferentially located contaminant outlet 13. Also disclosed is the above, further featuring a dust collecting chamber 1a, suction motor housing chamber, suction brush 5, a base member 15 pivotally coupled to the bottom of the entrained particle receptacle 13, a top cover 35 with air inlet and outlet, and a contaminant separating grille, depending from the clean air exhaust port 17b, having a plurality of fine holes. The base member 15 may be held in place by a releasable sprung catch mechanism 18.
Patent GB-2369135-A (GB)
Title: System for collection, transportation and delivery of drill cuttings
Inventor: MURRAY ALASTAIR
IPC: E21B21/01
Filed: 2000-11-15
Abstract: A method for handling drill cuttings with a fluid content up to 40% by volume comprises transferring the cuttings to a storage container <B>7</B> at the drilling site <B>1</B>, removing the drill cuttings from the storage container <B>7</B> using an excavator <B>33</B> attached to a conveyor <B>34</B> and transferring the drill cuttings to a transportation container <B>9</B> or <B>10</B> on or within a ship <B>8</B>. The drill cuttings are delivered to a treatment site, where they are removed from the transportation container <B>9</B> or <B>10</B>, and transferred to a storage container at the treatment site.
Patent GB-2363118-A (GB)
Title: Construction element
Inventor: KRUSS LEON
IPC: C04B28/04
Filed: 1999-07-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a lightweight cementitious composition comprising a cellulose particulate material, a cementitious material, a cellulose ether, and optionally a cement setting agent. The invention also relates to methods for the manufacture of the cementitious composition and a construction element produced from the cementitious composition. The invention further relates to a lightweight construction element which simulates the appearance of granite and is prepared from a settable mixture of polymer casting resin, raw vermiculite, expanded vermiculite and resin hardener.
Patent GB-2373707-A (GB)
Title: Concentrated hydrolysed animal protein feed
Inventor: RUSSELL DAVID PAUL
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: A method of foodstuff production comprises hydrolysing animal protein to form a slurry and removing water from the slurry. The protein is preferably obtained from raw meat which is pre-ground. Muscle meat, fish muscle, poultry heads, feet, liver, viscera, connective tissue and feathers are possible protein sources. The foodstuff is preferably a moist pet food such as an extruded kibble comprising at least 20% water, most preferably 45% to 55% water. Hydrolysis is preferably achieved by adding enzymes or by autolysis. The method may also include mixing with flour and the addition of an antioxidant to the slurry. The addition of vitamins can be avoided by selection of appropriate raw materials. Fat may be removed by centrifugation or by the addition of chemicals. Water may be removed using falling film evaporation.
Patent GB-2361116-A (GB)
Title: Clamping electrical interconnection
Inventor: PRADIER JEAN-CLAIR
IPC: H01R12/55
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: A electrical interconnection between a conductive strip 12 on a panel 10 and a lead 18 comprising: a base 16,20 to which the lead 18 is attached and a conductive member 22 in contact with the strip 12 of the panel 10; a clamp, for example screw 24, for attaching the base 16,20 to the conductive member 22, the clamp extending through the conductive member 22 and engaging the base 16,20, for example by screw treads 76 and a nut 58, so as to retain the base and panel together, wit the conductive member and the base in contact; and means for controlling the clamp, for example screw head 74, the means for controlling being accessible from the side of the panel opposite the lead. The base 16, 20 comprises a conductive terminal 16 mounted with lost motion in means 20 attaching the base to a support 14. The conductive terminal 16 and conductive member 22 abut when clamped and may be guided together by a flange 48 of the conductive terminal. The interconnector may be used for power take-off from a bus of an aircraft power supply.
Patent GB-2375069-A (GB)
Title: Connection structure for a garden implement
Inventor: HUANG YAO-CHUNG
IPC: B25G3/26
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A connection structure is designed to connect the blade 20 and the handle 30 of the gardening implement and is formed of a connection rod 11 fastened with the blade 20, a control member 12, a locating head 13, and two steel balls 14 movably contained in a recess 121 of the control member 12 and in locating holes 131 in the locating head 13. As the control member 12 is rotated, the steel balls 14 are forced by the control member 12 in motion into the locating holes 131 of the locating head 13 to effect connection (as shown in figure 4). The blade 20 and the handle 30 are separated by rotating the control member 12 in such a manner that the steel balls 14 are forced back into the recess 121 of the control member 12 (see figure 5).
Patent GB-2376379-A (GB)
Title: Text messaging device adapted for indicating emotions
Inventor: BRITTAN PAUL ST JOHN
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: A text messaging device such as a mobile phone has a keypad 55 including a key 56 which at least during text message generation, serves as an emotion key for user selection of an emotion from a set of emotions. In response to a sequence of one or more keystrokes an emotion indicator is inserted into a text message under construction. A service node converts the text message into an audio message with a voice type and voice mood set according to the emotion indicator. The emotion indicator can also be used to select background music and sound effects associated with the message. The text message may be an SMS message or e-mail. The recipient may receive the message in text form before deciding whether to have it converted into audio form.
Patent GB-2378570-A (GB)
Title: Formation of a field emission backplate using laser crystallization
Inventor: ROSE MERVYN JOHN
IPC: H01J1/304
Filed: 2001-08-11
Abstract: Formation of a field emission backplate 20 involving laser crystallising at least an area of a planar amorphous semiconductor based material 22 such as a silicon based material. Emitter sites 24 result from the rough surface texture caused by the crystallization process. The extent of the roughening of the surface is determined by the energy absorbed by the silicon. The field emission backplate 20 may be used in a field emission device 18, such as a field emission display, and may emit into a vacuum 31 or into a wide band gap light emitting material (not shown). The semiconductor may alternatively be a germanium based material. The laser used may be a KrF (Krypton Fluorine) excimer laser, though any excimer laser could be used, or a Nd:YAG laser, preferably at a wavelength of 532nm.
Patent GB-2376017-A (GB)
Title: Cellulose binding domain conjugates linked or coupled to a polysaccharide backbone
Inventor: PARRY NEIL JAMES
IPC: C07K17/12
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A cellulose binding domain (CBD) conjugate, comprises at least two CBDs attached to a polysaccharide. The polysaccharide may be capable of binding to cellulose, and is conveniently locust bean gum (LBG). Conjugates increase the strength and wear of the fabric by crosslinking fibres. The CBD conjugates may also be used as delivery vehicles to deposit materials in any stage of the laundering process. This latter application can be achieved by coating the benefit agent (either directly by chemical means or indirectly via a compound associated with the benefit agent e.g. capsule). Where the polysaccharide is not capable of binding to cellulose at least 2 preferably more) attached CBDs are required to produce a conjugate having 2 separate sites capable of binding to cellulose. In a variant of the invention, at least three CBDs may be attached to a protein or polypeptide, which supports the CBDs and acts as a "scaffold".
Patent GB-2373202-A (GB)
Title: Drill chuck
Inventor: ROEHM GUENTER HORST
IPC: B23B31/167
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a drill chuck having a chuck body (1) which is adapted to be connected to a drill spindle and in which clamping jaws (3) forming a locator for the drill tool are set in guide locators (2) orientated at an angle to the chuck axis, in order to open and close the drill chuck said clamping jaws (3) engaging, via a row of teeth (5) formed on the jaw shank (4), with a threaded ring (6) which is rotatably set on the chuck body (1) and adjacent to which a spring ring (10) is arranged on the side that is axially nearest to the drill tool. The spring ring (10) is mounted so as to be freely rotatable in the chuck body (1), and formed between the threaded ring (6) and the spring ring (10) is a coupling mechanism (11) which, with the clamping jaws (3) in the axially rearward extreme position and the spring ring (10) deflected, causes the threaded ring (6) and the spring ring (10) to be coupled in a manner making them resistant to torsion, and means are provided for limiting the angle of rotation between the clamping jaws (3) and the threaded ring (6) once the threaded ring (6) and the spring ring (10) have been coupled.
Patent GB-2375411-A (GB)
Title: Automatic installation of licenced software components to a network server
Inventor: MCCOY CRAIG
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: A method of installing software components on a network server which provides a service to a number of connected devices comprises detecting the number of connected devices which are eligible to use the service, transmitting the results to a second server and receiving licence information in return and installing the software on the server. Preferably the software is then installed on the connected devices which may be a PC, scanner, printer or a digital sender. The software may be firmware. The system may also display the cost information based on the number of licences required and make payments if required.
Patent GB-2388851-A (GB)
Title: Composite gutter and method of manufacture
Inventor: TAYLOR PETER
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A composite gutter comprises a first outer layer 3 of a flexible plastics material, e.g. PVC, an intermediate layer 5 such as a fleece layer adhered to an inner face of layer 3, a second outer layer 7 of pre-formed metal sheeting, e.g. aluminium or steel, and a core 9 of rigid insulating foam, e.g. polyurethane or polyisocyanate, which may be foamed in situ between layers 3 and 7, which adheres to intermediate layer 5 and outer layer 7. Outer layer 7 may be folded round at the edges as shown; longitudinal ends of the gutter may have a protruding portion of layer 7 or a compressible foamed seal adjacent layer 9.
Patent GB-2390086-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident anti-refill closure
Inventor: THOMSON DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B65D55/08
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: There is disclosed an improved closure assembly or tamper-evident device(5) adapted to be applied to a mouth and neck portion (10,11) of a container (15) for liquid. There is a need to provide such devices with tamper-indicating features, which, while not acting in any refilling preventive role, give a clear irremovable and/or irreversible indication that a bottle has been opened since being originally filled with genuine contents. Such clear indicators have been somewhat lacking in previous closure designs. Accordingly the invention provides a closure assembly (5) comprising a sleeve (20) adapted to lie substantially concentrically with respect to the mouth (10) and provided with means for fixing the sleeve (20) on the container (15), the closure assembly (5) further comprising a first outer sleeve (25) being a substantially tight fit with the sleeve (20) but rotatable with respect thereto, and a second outer sleeve (30) separate from the first outer sleeve and associated with a container closure member (35), and wherein there are provided means for spacing apart initially adjacent portions of the first and second outer sleeves (25,30) upon reclosure of the assembly (5) after an initial opening of the container (15). The closure assembly also provides a non-refillable device (90).
Patent GB-2389856-A (GB)
Title: Removal of stains from plastics
Inventor: FREGONESE DANIELE
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A process for removing coloured stains from a plastics substrate comprises the step of contacting the substrate with an aqueous liquor comprising a composition containing a component with a peroxide value of 0.05-40. The component preferably comprises an unsaturated carbon-carbon bond and an allylic hydrogen. Typically, the component is a terpene having 1-10 isoprene units. The terpene may be squalene, farnesol, citral, or neral. The aqueous liquor may further contain a carrier, e.g. paraffin, as well as a bleach. Dishwashing compositions containing the component in combination with a bleach or a surfactant are also disclosed. The use of squalene in a dishwashing process to enhance the removal of coloured food stains from a plastics substrate is also claimed.
Patent GB-2381901-A (GB)
Title: Install system with re-boot suppression
Inventor: GENTRY ERIC ELWOOD
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: An install system with reboot suppression includes a load mechanism (122) that loads the install system to a temporary directory. A directory mechanism (123) then sets the path for the install system to the temporary directory, and an executing mechanism executes the install system from the temporary directory without requiring a reboot of the computer.
Patent GB-2381413-A (GB)
Title: Remote reconfiguration of key telephone apparatus
Inventor: NIJYA NORIMASA
IPC: H04Q3/58
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: To add new functions to key telephone apparatuses BT1-4, the user PC in the user system transmits a function add request to the customer centre via the Internet. The function add request includes information on the functions to be added and the telephone numbers of the key telephone apparatuses. Then, the customer centre accesses the user's key telephone apparatuses via a public network (PSTN) on the basis of the received telephone numbers, acquires function information about the key telephone apparatuses, and determines whether the functions can be added, on the basis of the function information. Then, if the functions can be added, the customer centre sends license codes for the functions to be added to the user's key telephone apparatuses via the public network, thereby additionally setting the functions. A dealer (DL, fig.20) may act as a go-between in the communication between the user system and the customer centre, and a database (DB, fig. 15) may be included at the customer centre or dealer for storing details of the key telephone apparatuses in order to determine which functions may be added. May be used to add functions to key telephone switching apparatus and extension terminals or to add lines to key telephone switching apparatus.
Patent GB-2392817-A (GB)
Title: Shoe with ergonomic insole unit/element
Inventor: CHEN EDDIE
IPC: A43B17/16
Filed: 2002-09-14
Abstract: A shoe includes an ergonomic insole unit, or element 21 and an upper 20,(20A fig.19) with a bottom margin 201,(201A) attached directly to the insole unit via a lasting process. The insole unit has a heel part 30(30A, 301B, 30C, 30D, 30B')which includes planar a bottom face (304 fig.7), a rear upward flange (302, 302B) extending upward from the heel part 30 (30A, 301B, 30C, 30D, 30B') and a concave top surface (307, 307A) conforming to the heel of the wearer's foot. In order to permit the bottom margin 201(201A) of the upper 20,(20A) to be lasted over the heel part, the bottom face (304, 304B) is coplanar at least in a peripheral region (3092B) which extends along a corner (305, 305B) defined by the bottom face (304, 304B) and the upward flange (302, 302A).
Patent GB-2394694-A (GB)
Title: Submarine saw
Inventor: WRAITH RONALD
IPC: B23D53/04
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A submarine saw 10, for cutting a pipe (Fig 2,11), having a band saw blade 12 is disclosed. The saw also has guide means 14, 16 and 18 and a drive means which cause the blade 12 to move along a continuous path. The path includes a linear first portion A through which band saw blade 12 passes in direction B, and a second linear portion C through which blade 12 travels in direction D. Sections A and C are parallel to each other and separated by a distance E which is less than the diameter of the smallest circle partially defined by the tightest bend of said path. A blade tension adjuster 24 causes guide means 14 to move relative to drive means 20 and thereby adjust the tension in blade 12. Drive means 20 is driven by hydraulic motor (Fig 2,32) via gearings (Fig 2,34) and drive shaft (Fig 2,36).
Patent GB-2378175-A (GB)
Title: System and dispenser for dispensing wet wipes
Inventor: NEWMAN WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: A47K10/32
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: There is provided a cartridge for dispensing wet wipes and for use with or in a dispensing system. The system may include a housing, a tray and a cartridge. The cartridge has the ability to be inserted into the dispenser in a pre-selected manner based on the desired orientation of the wipes contained therein.
Patent GB-2401857-A (GB)
Title: Training cup with valved lid
Inventor: MILLER AUSTEN CHARLES
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: According to the invention a drinking vessel (10) comprises a generally cylindrical container (11) adapted to contain liquid and a generally cylindrical lid (12) adapted to close the container. The lid comprises a generally cylindrical outer member (20), a generally cylindrical inner member (22) located within the outer member so as to define a generally cylindrical aperture (50) between the outer surface of the inner member and the inner surface of the outer member, and a generally cylindrical sealing element (21) located in the aperture. The sealing element normally forms a seal between the outer surface of the inner member and the inner surface of the outer member but is deformable by suction at the end of the aperture remote from the container so as to cause liquid within the container to flow, from the end of the aperture adjacent to the container, out through the aperture under the action of the suction.
Patent GB-2383320-A (GB)
Title: Inflated water-soluble container
Inventor: DUFFIELD PAUL JOHN
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: An inflated water soluble container comprises a water-soluble film, enclosing a liquid or solid composition and a gas, wherein the gas is enriched with a gaseous component being in a greater concentration than that found in air. The gas may be carbon dioxide or chlorine. The water-soluble film may be PVA, which may be thermoformed to produce the container. The package may contain a cleaning composition. The composition may be a powder or tablet.